Team Leader Men's Behaviour Change Program

CatholicCare NT (CCNT) is a not-for-profit organisation providing social services and programs to individuals couples families children groups schools and agencies across the Northern Territory. CCNTs Mens Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) programs include the Mens Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) in Darwin and Wadeye Co-Responder Program (CR) in Darwin as well as court support for men who use violence in their relationships in Darwin and Katherine. The primary goal of these programs is to ensure the safety of women and children.

The MBCP and CR operate out of Darwin. The MBCP provides outreach to the Darwin Correctional Centre Wadeye and the Tiwi Islands. The programs are designed to support men who are engaging in violent abusive or controlling behaviours helping them to change these behaviours through group sessions and individual case management. Participants receive education strategies support and referrals to other services. The MBCP team also collaborates with NT Legal Aid to provide social support for men in the court space who are impacted by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). These program aims to prevent violence and promote healthier more respectful relationships.

The MBCP Team Leader is responsible for the leadership and delivery of CCNTs Darwin MBCP Co-responder model and Mens Court Support Programs in Darwin and Katherine. This position has a particular focus on leading and supervising program staff applying professional knowledge and support supporting quality practice development and continuous improvement. A key aspect of the role is ensuring a collaborative and integrated approach with associated womens support services and other CCNT services to mitigate risk and keep those using violence in view. Program portfolios may be subject to change within the contract period.

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work Welfare Studies or Mens Family Violence with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Minimum five years experience in relevant practice and team leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DFV response frameworks risk assessment and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing case note writing and supervision and the ability to communicate effectively with managers staff and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings.
• Experience in recording and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data in line with program requirements and leading a team to do the same.
• Experience in providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated cultural competency particularly in working with Indigenous people

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria please visit our careers

Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 9 June 2026

Interviews:Rolling interviews.

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities programs services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.